Couldn’t believe it – Chelsea star loses bet to Blues teammate
Chelsea midfielder Moisés Caicedo shared a humorous story about Palmeiras’ surprising 4-0 victory over LDU in the Copa Libertadores semi-final, a result that cost him a dinner with teammate Andrey Santos.
In an interview with ESPN Brazil, the Ecuadorian explained that he was so confident in LDU’s qualification that he made a friendly bet with Andrey, who believed Palmeiras would stage a comeback.
Caicedo, who came through Independiente del Valle, said he understands the «дух» of Ecuadorian teams well and thought LDU’s 3-0 first-leg advantage would secure their progress.
The Chelsea midfielder went to bed believing he would wake to good news, but instead awoke to learn that Abel Ferreira’s Palmeiras delivered an incredible performance at Allianz Parque to reach the final.
“I bet a dinner with Andrey Santos! I said it was impossible for LDU to lose in Brazil against Palmeiras,” Caicedo told ESPN Brazil.
The player admitted he did not stay up to watch the late match. “When I woke up and saw 4-0… I couldn’t believe it!” he said.
Despite LDU’s loss, Caicedo praised Ecuadorian football’s competitiveness and recognized Palmeiras’ strength.
Author’s summary: Moisés Caicedo recounts losing a friendly bet after Palmeiras’ stunning comeback against LDU, highlighting his confidence in Ecuadorian teams and respect for Palmeiras’ performance.